Had open septorhioplasty and hump reduction August 2, now Oct. 15. The tip and supratip just look huge in all photos, forget about smiling. Very hard, not squishy like swelling. Also looks like I'm getting a pollybeak. It just looks so graceless and big, and I'm so disappointed. Is there a possibility it will actually turn out well at this point?
October 16, 2018
Answer: Swelling after rhinoplasty Hi and welcome to our forum! The procedure of rhinoplasty involves separation of the nasal bones and cartilages from overlying and underlying tissues, fracturing and reshaping of bone, trimming and reshaping of cartilage. The tissue trauma resulting from this "insult" is significant, resulting in the inflammation of healing, swelling (which may be asymmetric), firmness and a slight degree of warmth which may persist for a year or longer. The tip and supratip notoriously take the longest time. This phenomenon will gradually subside. Some surgeons advocate the use of nasal tapes to control the swelling in the early postoperative period. In unusually severe instances, steroid injections into the area are advocated by some. 15% of cosmetic surgical procedures may require secondary revision. It is still too early to assess your final result. Express your concerns to your surgeon. I recommend continued followup with your surgeon as you are a long way from being healed. Best wishes...
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October 16, 2018
Answer: Swelling after rhinoplasty Hi and welcome to our forum! The procedure of rhinoplasty involves separation of the nasal bones and cartilages from overlying and underlying tissues, fracturing and reshaping of bone, trimming and reshaping of cartilage. The tissue trauma resulting from this "insult" is significant, resulting in the inflammation of healing, swelling (which may be asymmetric), firmness and a slight degree of warmth which may persist for a year or longer. The tip and supratip notoriously take the longest time. This phenomenon will gradually subside. Some surgeons advocate the use of nasal tapes to control the swelling in the early postoperative period. In unusually severe instances, steroid injections into the area are advocated by some. 15% of cosmetic surgical procedures may require secondary revision. It is still too early to assess your final result. Express your concerns to your surgeon. I recommend continued followup with your surgeon as you are a long way from being healed. Best wishes...
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